I've had some starter problems so my Stude (w/289) has not been driven in about 2 months. I know I need to get it fixed, but haven't had time due to work and travel. Anyway, I've tapped it (and a few nearby areas when I missed) with a small hammer and pole, a couple of times to try to "persuade" the starter (it worked once), and today, tried again after moving the powershift trans through its gears to roll it back in the garage. The car has always leaked a little trans fluid and oil and hasn't leaked much while sitting, but today I found about a pint of trans fluid under it in a pan I keep under the car after tapping and moving the gears. I wonder if moving the trans gears could have caused a gush of fluid after sitting so long? Has anyone experienced an increase in leaks when tapping on the starter? The Trans seal is only about 2 years old, but maybe the sitting and tapping has affected it. Anyone had this experience?
Thanks, Hank
Thanks, Hank
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